SBK05 Backup Boot Flash Kit: Easy BIOS Repair & Firmware Testing

DediProg SBK05 Backup Boot Flash Kit
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SBK05 Backup Boot Flash Kit

BBF-D8W dual-socket module + SF100 programmer

The SBK05 is for boards that carry two SO8W (207mil) SPI flash devices. Both backup chips sit in DediProg’s BBF-D8W Backup Boot Flash module. When it is connected, the board boots from them and the two onboard flash chips are disabled automatically, with no need to remove them. The module is transparent to the application, and most boards need no hardware change.

The SF100 programmer in the kit writes new images to the backup flash chips, so you can try a new build or go back to a known-good one without touching a soldering iron. The kit is also often used to boot a PC or board whose BIOS update failed, and then repair the corrupted BIOS with the usual flash utility tools.

Highlights

  • Dual serial flash emulator, transparent to the application
  • Disables the onboard serial flash automatically, with no need to remove them
  • No hardware change needed on most boards
  • Image download at 1Mbit/s, read at 2Mbit/s
  • USB interface with signal conflict protection

Three Ways to Connect

  • The dual BBF test clip on the two soldered flash chips
  • Two SMT 1.27mm headers soldered in place of the flash footprints, with the dual-header cable adaptor
  • A 2.54mm 2×5 BBF connector, if the board was designed with one

Typical Uses

  • Boards with two SPI flash devices on one SPI bus
  • Booting a failing PC or board and repairing a corrupted BIOS
  • Trying new firmware builds without reflashing the soldered chip

Key Specifications

Spec Value
Backup flash module BBF-D8W, two SO8W (207mil) sockets
Programmer SF100, USB
Supported ICs 3.3V and 2.5V only
Speed 1Mbit/s download, 2Mbit/s read
Connection Dual test clip, two SMT 1.27mm headers, or 2.54mm 2×5 BBF connector
Board requirement Pull-up resistor between the HOLD pin and Vcc when the onboard flash stays on the board. The two flash devices must share one SPI bus, with separate chip selects

For offline programming only, a socket adaptor is the better choice than a BBF kit.

In the Box

  • SF100 programmer with USB cable and SF100 ISP cable (ISP1-CB)
  • Universal adaptor (ISP-UADP-127) with BBF cable and 1.27mm 2×4 cable
  • CD-ROM with software, specifications and user manual
  • BBF-D8W module with two SO8W sockets
  • BBF cable with 2.54mm 2×5 female header
  • SO8 connection adaptor (BBF-CON-8) with four 1.27mm 2×4 SMT headers
  • Two BBF grabber cables for dual SPI
  • 1.27mm 2×4 cable with female header
  • Dual BBF test clip (BBF-2TC-8), SO8N and SO8W compatible

Other Backup Boot Flash kits: SBK01 (SO8W), SBK03 (SO16W), SBK09 (SO8N).

For the board schematic, the user manual or a quote, contact Pertech.

Files and media

Frequently Asked Questions

1 How does the SBK05 Backup Boot Flash Kit streamline the development and debugging process?

The SBK05 kit allows you to backup and restore boot flash images without soldering, automatically disabling onboard chips. This enables quick switching between new builds and known-good configurations, significantly reducing development time and risk.

2 Which specific flash memory types are supported by the SBK05 kit?

The DediProg SBK05 kit is designed for boards that utilize two SO8W (207mil) SPI flash devices. Its BBF-D8W dual-socket module accommodates these specific chip types for backup operations.

3 Is it necessary to modify the target board's hardware to use the SBK05 kit?

No, the SBK05 module is transparent to the application, and for most boards, no hardware changes are required. It automatically disables the two onboard flash chips when connected, allowing the board to boot from the backup chips.

4 What are the main components included in the SBK05 Backup Boot Flash Kit?

The SBK05 kit includes the BBF-D8W dual-socket module, which holds the backup flash chips, and the SF100 programmer. The SF100 programmer is used to write new images to these backup flash chips.

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